NHTSA Recall # | 41905 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V110000 |
MFG Compaign # | 04014 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | OLDSMOBILE |
Brand | OLDSMOBILE |
Model | AURORA |
Model Year | 1997 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Date of notification | 02/06/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/03/96 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/97 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 04/03/04 |
Report created | 10/03/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 483477 |
Defect summary | Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4. 0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment. |
Consequence summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. Owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. |
Recall notes | Gm recall no. 04014. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |